David Lynch's Early Life and Career
Early Life and Education
David Keith Lynch was born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana. He grew up in a small town in the Pacific Northwest, which heavily influenced his films' settings and themes.
Early Artistic Career
Lynch began his artistic career as a painter and graphic designer. He studied at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C., where he developed his unique visual style.
Transition to Filmmaking
In the mid-1970s, Lynch shifted his focus to filmmaking. His debut feature film, "Eraserhead," was a critical and commercial failure but gained a cult following for its surreal and unnerving imagery.
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